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This study aims to develop Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching materials for algebra content in Junior High School (SMP). The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of the study indicate that PBL-based teaching materials can improve students' understanding of algebraic concepts and critical thinking skills. The trial was conducted on eighth-grade students at SMP negeri 3 Depok, with results showing a significant increase in students' final test scores compared to before using the PBL-based teaching materials.    

Poetry translation is a complex and challenging process, as poetry is a rich and unique form of language that often uses poetic words and sentence structures. This study aims to analyze the translation methods used by students of English Language Education Study Program in translating poetry from Indonesian to English. This research uses a case study method involving 15 students of English Education in North Sumatera who are currently undergoing a translation course. The research data were obtained through analyzing the poetry translations produced by the students. The results showed that the students used various translation methods, but the most commonly used method was literal translation. Students also managed to maintain the meaning of the original poem in their translations, but they sometimes struggled to convey the emotional and aesthetic nuances of the poem. Based on the results of the study, the researcher concludes that PBI students still need to develop their skills in translating poetry. This can be done by providing more in-depth learning about the theory and practice of poetry translation, as well as providing opportunities for students to practice translating poetry with guidance from experienced lecturers.

Leadership in educational administration is a crucial aspect in achieving effective and efficient educational goals. This article aims to deeply examine various aspects of leadership in educational administration, including understanding, necessary skills, applied leadership styles, and specific functions that leaders must perform. The research method used is literature review, encompassing analysis of various literature and previous studies related to educational leadership. The research findings indicate that effective leadership in educational administration requires a combination of technical skill, human skill, and conceptual skill, along with the application of leadership styles suitable to the institutional context. Leadership functions such as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling are also crucial to ensure efficient operations and goal achievement. The implications of this study provide insights and practical recommendations for educational leaders to enhance the performance and quality of their institutions, as well as to create an environment that supports learning and growth.

This article explains the thematic community service program which is a form of activity that provides learning experiences for each student to be able to adapt to the community environment with all the problems that occur. I am one of the KKN students located in Jattinangor sub-district, Sumedang Regency, West Java. Young entrepreneur skills development program aimed at improving abilities in managing business finances. This program uses an intensive workshop approach and personal assistance in preparing a business plan. This training method is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of business financial management and skills in designing effective business plans. Through a series of training and mentoring sessions, entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs are given the opportunity to understand the basic concepts of business finance, identify business financial needs, and formulate strategies to achieve financial goals. Program evaluations show significant improvements in business financial understanding and skills as well as success in designing realistic and targeted business plans. With workshops and mentoring, it is hoped that you can improve your skills in starting a business or running a business.

Integrating infomaation technology media in language learning can produce the latest information to improve languaage skills and mastery, especially in early chilldhood. The research method used Systematic Literature Review. Date collecation during2018-2023. The articles used in this study were 36 national and accredited jourmal articles obtained from Google scholar, Scholar, Rasearch Gate, SINTA, DOAJ. Based onthis research,it is found that the integration of technology-based mediain learming can create eariy childhood interest, attract attention, make children happier and more motivated to leam and accelerate language acquisition.    

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the English British Council in improving the English reading skills of second semester students at Bhinneka PGRI University in the academic year 2023/2024. The experimental method was conducted at the university, focusing on second semester students during that academic year, with a sample of 22 students. The results showed a significant improvement in reading skills after using the British Council English application in learning. The difference in scores between the pre-test (63.41) and post-test (89.55) showed the success of the app. The paired samples t-test confirmed the results with a significance of 0.000, indicating the rejection of the null hypothesis in favor of the alternative hypothesis. In conclusion, the use of English British Council is effective in improving students' English reading skills

This research aims to increase the learning motivation of elementary school students through the application of interactive learning methods. Interactive learning methods are believed to be able to stimulate students' interest and active participation in the teaching and learning process. We conducted this research using a quantitative approach by applying an experimental design. Data was collected through questionnaires and observations of fourth and fifth grade students in one of the elementary schools in Padang. The results showed that the use of interactive learning methods significantly increased students' learning motivation. The conclusion of this study confirms the importance of integrating interactive learning methods in the primary education curriculum to encourage student engagement and motivation.

 This research aims to find out the planning stage of using the sociodrama method in social studies subjects in class VIII at MTs Aswaja Tunggangri. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The data obtained is through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques with steps including data condensation, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study show that before the learning process is carried out, it is necessary to prepare a learning plan including preparing lesson plans in accordance with the syllabus, determining learning objectives, determining teaching materials and learning resources, adjusting learning methods, and preparing assessments, the implementation stage is providing stimulus to students, identifying problems, collecting data, processing data, proving, drawing conclusions, evaluating the sociodrama method, namely attitude evaluation, knowledge evaluation, and skill evaluation. This finding indicates that the design before conducting learning is very influential on the achievement of learning objectives.

The instructional design with a problem-solving approach is essential for enhancing students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in secondary education. The aim of this research is to develop an effective and measurable learning process that can improve students' HOTS through a problem-solving approach, with a particular focus on the topic of integrals, which students often find challenging. The research method used in this study is Instructional Design Development, which integrates student needs analysis, clear learning objectives, and the application of innovative and relevant instructional strategies. This research involves a comprehensive analysis of various theories and best practices in problem-based learning, as well as evaluating its effectiveness through classroom trials. The sources of information evaluated include academic journals, textbooks, and previous research reports, providing diversity and validity of data for analysis. This analysis includes the definition of HOTS, HOTS indicators investigated, and the strategies and methods commonly used in problem-solving learning. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of how instructional design with problem-solving can enhance students' HOTS, particularly in understanding and mastering integral material. The results of this research are expected to significantly contribute to the development of more effective and efficient learning strategies, focusing on developing students' critical and creative thinking skills in education.

This research is motivated by the fact that nearly 70% of children who are newly enrolled and start learning at Bunda Kartika Kindergarten in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, have difficulty adjusting to the new learning environment. This stage of learning in kindergarten is their first step into formal education. According to the Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 137 of 2014 on national standards for early childhood education (PAUD), it sets national standards for PAUD, including aspects of child development that must be met during the learning process. These standards cover various aspects of child adjustment such as socio-emotional, language, cognitive, and motor skills. This research aims to identify the nature of adjustment problems occurring in kindergartens and early childhood education by understanding the aspects of adjustment and the supporting and inhibiting factors for new students in adapting to the new environment. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method, where the researcher conducts objective interviews and environmental observations. Data collection techniques include document review, observation, and interviews. The results of the study indicate several issues related to children's adjustment, ranging from psychological factors, prenatal environment, parenting styles, to socialization problems in the school environment. These factors significantly impact early childhood development and require special attention in the context of preschool education.  

This study aims to analyze the learning difficulties faced by 5th-grade students at SD Negeri Bandung in reading, writing, and arithmetic. The analysis revealed that the majority of students are at a frustration level in all three aspects, indicating a lack of fundamental understanding. This study also highlights the urgent need for more comprehensive and systemic educational reforms, focusing on improving teaching quality, adaptive learning methods, and holistic support for students. In conclusion, enhancing the quality of basic education and employing more inclusive teaching methods are crucial to address the varying levels of student abilities and learning styles.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has an important role in shaping the character and noble character of students. Quality PAI teaching materials are one of the determining factors for successful learning. This study aims to describe the principles and characteristics of effective PAI teaching materials. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Data were collected from books, scientific journals, and other reliable sources. The data were analyzed with descriptive analysis techniques and then selected and compared and classified, and the final stage drew conclusions according to the truth. The results of the study found that PAI teaching materials are learning tools designed to assist teachers and students in achieving the learning objectives of Islamic Religious Education (PAI). Good and quality PAI teaching materials will help students understand Islamic teachings more easily and explore, as well as practice them in everyday life. In addition, the characteristics of PAI teaching materials that are different from teaching materials in general make additional capital for the realization of the ideals expected by Islamic Religious Education and Budi Pekerti to students. By paying attention to these principles and characteristics, Islamic Religious Education teaching materials can help students to achieve the expected learning objectives, namely to become a Muslim person who has faith, devotion, and noble character.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has an important role in shaping the character and noble character of students. Quality PAI teaching materials are one of the determining factors for successful learning. This study aims to describe the principles and characteristics of effective PAI teaching materials. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Data were collected from books, scientific journals, and other reliable sources. The data were analyzed with descriptive analysis techniques and then selected and compared and classified, and the final stage drew conclusions according to the truth. The results of the study found that PAI teaching materials are learning tools designed to assist teachers and students in achieving the learning objectives of Islamic Religious Education (PAI). Good and quality PAI teaching materials will help students understand Islamic teachings more easily and explore, as well as practice them in everyday life. In addition, the characteristics of PAI teaching materials that are different from teaching materials in general make additional capital for the realization of the ideals expected by Islamic Religious Education and Budi Pekerti to students. By paying attention to these principles and characteristics, Islamic Religious Education teaching materials can help students to achieve the expected learning objectives, namely to become a Muslim person who has faith, devotion, and noble character.

Integrating internal information technology media with language acquisition can provide information that improves skills and language acquisition, especially in early childhood. This research method uses a systematic literature review. Data collection was carried out by documenting and reviewing all papers related to education for the 2018-2023 period. Articles Used In this research, 36 domestic journal articles and certified articles from Google Scholar, Research Gate, SINTA, and DOAJ were obtained. Based on this research, the data shows that the integration of technological media in learning can stimulate young children's interest, attract their attention, make children happier, increase their learning motivation, and accelerate language acquisition.  

A person's reading comprehension ability is obtained from the learning process and perseverance. This research was conducted because of the need for a more in-depth analysis of students' reading comprehension abilities when learning Indonesian. This research aims to: 1) Analyze students' reading comprehension abilities; (2) Barriers faced by students in reading comprehension.  This research is qualitative research using the case study method. Data collection techniques include observation, reading comprehension tests, and interviews. Analysis techniques include reduction, data presentation, and validation. The results of the research show that: (1) The reading comprehension abilities of fifth grade elementary school students are different. (2) Some of the obstacles faced by students include limited vocabulary, difficulty in understanding the context or background of the text, difficulty in connecting new information with existing knowledge and difficulty in analyzing information and deducing the meaning of the text. (3) There are two factors that cause difficulties in reading comprehension, namely internal factors (within the student) namely interest in reading and external factors (outside the student) namely the family environment and the school environment..

This research is motivated by children's ability to compose words from several letters. Students' ability to arrange letters into one word has not yet developed optimally. This can be seen during learning activities in class, where the teacher asks students to read. From there, educators took the initiative to provide other learning techniques, namely by using techniques that could motivate children more and attract children's interest in reading activities. The letter stacking board technique was chosen by educators because this technique is believed to make children more enthusiastic and more interested, so it is hoped that it can improve elementary school students' ability to arrange letters into one word. The research was carried out using the development research method. The object of this research is students' ability to arrange letters into one word using data collection techniques, namely observation, questions and documentation. The research instruments used were a scoring rubric and an assessment rubric to guide observation of data analysis techniques. This research produces a product in the form of a letter stacking board whose suitability has been tested by looking at the results of observation and validation. This typesetting board product contains attractive letters and images so it is suitable for use in class II elementary schools and has received a positive response from teachers and elementary school students.  

This research article was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the application of the wafa method, namely a method using the right brain in improving the ability to read the Al-Qur'an at SDIT Tawakkal Pacitan for the 2023/2024 academic year. This wafa method has been implemented at SDIT Tawakkal since 2018, making it the first elementary school in Pacitan to apply the Wafa method for learning the Al-Qur'an. This research was carried out from 25 May 2024 to 25 June 2024. This research was carried out at SDIT Tawakkal involving students in class 3 B or Ali Bin Abi Talib class as research subjects. The research uses descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. Based on research in the field, it was found that the application of the wafa method at SDIT Tawakkal can improve the ability to read the Al-Qur'an.

Deixis is a word that has a referent or reference that changes depending on who is speaking and the context of the conversation. Deixis can also be useful in direct or verbal communication activities. Examples of the benefits of deixis in indirect communication can be realized in literary works in the form of novels. In connection with the research to be conducted, the researcher chose the novel Rembulan sinks in your face as the research subject. Therefore, this research wants to examine the types, forms and functions of deixis as well as the use of deixis in the novel "Rembulan sinks on your face" by Tere Liye for Indonesian language learning. The data in this research are dialogues containing deixis in the novel Rembulan sinking on your face by Tere Liye, which was published in December 2006 with 400 pages. The data analysis technique used in the research is a qualitative descriptive method. Based on the research that the researchers have conducted in the novel Rembulan sinking in your face by Tere Liye, the author can conclude that there are several types of deixis in the novel Rembulan Tenggelam in Your Face, namely, place deixis, pointing deixis, persona deixis, time deixis, and social deicsis.  

Deixis is a word that has a referent or reference that changes depending on who is speaking and the context of the conversation. Deixis can also be useful in direct or verbal communication activities. Examples of the benefits of deixis in indirect communication can be realized in literary works in the form of novels. In connection with the research to be conducted, the researcher chose the novel Rembulan sinks in your face as the research subject. Therefore, this research wants to examine the types, forms and functions of deixis as well as the use of deixis in the novel "Rembulan sinks on your face" by Tere Liye for Indonesian language learning. The data in this research are dialogues containing deixis in the novel Rembulan sinking on your face by Tere Liye, which was published in December 2006 with 400 pages. The data analysis technique used in the research is a qualitative descriptive method. Based on the research that the researchers have conducted in the novel Rembulan sinking in your face by Tere Liye, the author can conclude that there are several types of deixis in the novel Rembulan Tenggelam in Your Face, namely, place deixis, pointing deixis, persona deixis, time deixis, and social deicsis.  

The purpose of this study was to describe the effectiveness of Filial Play in increasing the ability of parents to regulate emotions and empathize while accompanying children. Qualitative research method with a narrative research approach using NVIVO-12. The results showed that by being given Filial Play treatment, namely structuring skills, setting boundaries, attentive listening, and child-centered games for 3 months so that the informants could carry out Filial Play a flexible and integrated manner. By applying the four Filial Play skills, parents become better able to regulate emotions by means of cognitive reappraisal and expression suppression. In addition, parents are better able to empathize, namely by understanding the child's point of view (perspective taking), placing oneself in the position of others (online stimulation), emotional contagion (emotional contagion), drifting/getting carried away with feelings (peripheral responsiveness), and sympathy/feel what is felt by the child (proximal responsiveness). There is an effectiveness of Filial Play in increasing the ability of parents to regulate emotions children.